Drum Heaters and Barrel Warmers

Effective industrial drum heaters eliminate waste and lower costs incurred from materials damaged by improper storage. Powerblanket’s 55 gallon drum heater, 30 gallon drum heater, and 15 gallon drum industrial electric heating blankets all come with threshold control options for optimal results. Unlike conventional insulated blankets and band heaters, Powerblanket has developed the best heat distribution solutions to heat barrels and drums evenly and consistently. Maintain optimal viscosity and flow, while avoiding burning and scorching.

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POWERBLANKET DRUM HEATERS

PROTECT CRITICAL MATERIALS

Preserve expensive materials and prevent product waste without overheating or burning

IMPROVE VISCOSITY AND FLOW

Deliver safe, distributed heat to temperature sensitive materials and maintain desired flow

EVEN HEAT DISTRIBUTION

Insulated, full wrap design prevents hot and cold spots and wraps the container in even, consistent heat

EASY INSTALLATION

Easily installed and removed and works on both steel and poly drums

SAFETY CERTIFIED

ETL certified to UL & CSA safety standards

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BodyTech Cosmetics

BodyTech Cosmetics, a manufacturer of handmade skin care products, needed Powerblanket’s drum heaters to improve coconut oil viscosity. Previously, BodyTech used an aquarium heater or a microwave to warm the coconut oil. Neither of these options proved consistent or effective. See how Powerblanket barrel and bucket heaters made a difference.

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“We are extremely satisfied with the switch to Powerblanket drum heaters. Powerblanket’s unique technology allows our containers of coatings and materials to be heated evenly and quickly, opposed to band heaters, which concentrate heat in one spot and have charred our product, sometimes contaminating the entire container and rendering it unusable. Their barrel heaters protect the entire container from ambient conditions, thus maintaining optimal operating temperature. In fact, our customers successfully operate in the extreme cold conditions of North Dakota in uninsulated trailers thanks to Powerblanket drum blankets. They use considerably less power than band heaters, have temperature control capability, and are a top quality product.”
Mike Roberts
Manager, Howard Marten Fluid Technologies

Viscosity Reduction Basics

Viscosity is a complicated and sometimes confusing topic and understanding how to lower viscosity is a challenge during cold winter months. A fluid that is viscous will be thick, sticky, and semifluid in consistency. Increased friction and/or increasing temperature will change viscosity.

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DRUM WARMERS FOR YOUR NEEDS

If you have experience with band heaters for heating or storing sensitive materials, you will recognize the superior performance and quality of Powerblanket’s drum heater design. Powerblanket industrial heating blankets deliver the best value among barrel heating devices. Choose from three product classes for your desired level of temperature control.

Man Installing a Powerblanket Drum Heater Blanket on a 55 Gallon Blue Plastic Drum
Man Installing a Powerblanket Drum Heater Blanket on a 55 Gallon Blue Plastic Drum

Barrel and Drum Heaters

(43 customer reviews)

Description

Powerblanket’s innovative drum heaters and barrel warmers completely outclass all other methods of heating and storing temperature-sensitive materials. The revolutionary design applies safe, uniform heat over the entire surface of the container, eliminating hot and cold spots within. Maintain optimal temperature during both storage and use, solve viscosity issues, and protect from freezing.

Powerblanket barrel and drum heaters consume less energy than traditional band heaters.

They are water resistant and can be used on poly and steel drums, and are ETL certified to UL, CSA, and CE safety standards.  

  • Adjustable from ambient to 145 ºF on PRO models
  • Hassle free, preset internal 100 °F temperature on RR Rapid Ramp models
  • Water resistant and safe for both steel & poly drums
  • Insulated full-wrap design and cinch straps to secure tight fit
  • Pro model has three individual heat zones and automatically adjusts to varying fluid levels
  • Safe for outdoor use
  • All models are certified by ETL to UL & CSA safety standards 

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Weight N/A
Dimensions N/A
Product Class

Powerblanket, Xtreme, Lite
Size

15-gallon, 30-gallon, 55-gallon
Thermostat Type

Programmable Digital Controller (up to 200 °F), Adjustable Controller (145 °F Max Temp), Fixed Internal Thermostat (80 °F), Fixed Internal Thermostat (100 °F), Fixed Internal Thermostat (120 °F), Fixed Internal Thermostat (145 °F)
Voltage

120-Volt, 240-Volt
Drum Coverage

Band Style, Full Coverage

43 reviews for Barrel and Drum Heaters

  1. John on Feb 20, 2012 (BH55RR-100) –

    This 22lb drum heater is excellent. It has no thermostat but our chemicals require heating from 90 to 100 degrees F. So I put it around our drum, which is a little over sized (24″ diameter) and it fits snugly and over the weekend maintained the chemical temp at 99 deg. Works perfect, lightweight and easy to handle. The old blanket drum heater we were using before this weighed about 50 pounds and was hard to handle. This is a great blanket.

  2. DeerHunter11 on Jul 02, 2014 (BH15RR) –

    Best grease keg heater money can buy. Plugged it in, walked away, and this crazy little Powerblanket heated up the barrel in record time.

  3. M Hallisey on Feb 04, 2015 (PBL55F) –

    Not much to say other than this product is really cool. Well, actually, I guess I should say it’s really warm!

    We use this Powerblanket with the Augason FarmsTM Emergency Water Storage Kit. It fits perfectly. Using the Powerblanket couldn’t be more simple: unfold it, wrap it around the barrel, cinch up the straps, and plug it in. That’s it. Water is kept warm enough so as not to freeze. We don’t live in a place where the temperature really plunges, so I have no idea how low the temperature needs to go before the cold overwhelms the Powerblanket’s ability to warm the water.

    One interesting application (haven’t tried yet, though) might be to use the Powerblanket to warm water for shower purposes. With a preset maximum temperature of 145 degrees F this just might be possible…. But for now we’re using the Powerblanket for its advertised purpose and loving it.

    5 stars. Unreservedly.

  4. XDoctor on Jul 02, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    A great heater. I use it to make vegetable glycerin easier to pump, and it does the trick. Takes a day to heat fully, but keeps steady temperature. I would buy this again and have recommended it to friends.

  5. Robert Ferrara on Jul 2, 2015 (PBL55F) –

    Works perfectly for my soap making process. Thanks!

  6. Nickie Jones on Jul 02, 2015 (PBL55) –

    A+++ thanks for the quick ship, it kept my 55 gallon drum contents from freezing this past winter.

  7. Brickerson2009 on Jul 05, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    A++++++++++++

  8. Kindle Customer on Jul 05, 2015 (BH55RR-100) –

    This is perfect for my operation. Especially the cold time of year when you pull in an ingredient and it’s solid. We just put this on the night before and when we come in we have a liquid ready to use. Very easy to wrap and remove.

  9. Wally P on Jul 05, 2015 (PBL55F) –

    Good product and fast shipping

  10. Steven Andersen on Jul 06, 2015 (BH15PRO) –

    Great experience – Power Blanket product was exactly as advertised and seller shipped quickly.

  11. Norrdekey on Jul 06, 2015 (BH30PRO) –

    Arrived on time. Bought for a customer-have no feed back on performance as of yet.

  12. DMC077 on Jul 14, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    Powerblanket BH55-PRO with adjustable thermostat controller really works well. Does circles around our old band heaters… and we don’t have to use 3 of them to heat up the drum. Heats up much quicker and doesn’t burn my product!

  13. Tri City Industrial on Jul 23, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    I have clients in many different industries that use these blankets. They work great for heating epoxy, honey and other temperature sensitive products. Very pleased.

  14. 35Beeman on Jul 27, 2015 (BH55RR-100) –

    Very smooth transaction. A pleasure to do business with you. Thanks!

  15. David Schilling on Jul 29, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    Great little insulated heater with thermostat controls for pinpoint temperature control for our presses when we need to heat our drums up quickly without scorching product.

  16. Troy on Jul 29, 2015 (BH55RR-100) –

    Great product, great value. I have tried other belt versions and it all ends the same, poor heating which leads to manufacturing issues. With the Powerblanket our difficult raw materials are kept at the perfect temp which leads to a great blending.

  17. McChris on Sep 02, 2015 (PBL30) –

    Very fast delivery, excellent customer service & exactly as advertised, thanks!

  18. Oz on Nov 17, 2015 (BH55PRO) –

    Fantastic quality drum heater that is easy to set up and provides quite the punch once it gets warmed up providing exceptional heat to the entire drum.

    The thermostatic controls are also vital especially if you are trying to maintain a specific temp on sensitive chemicals, in which case that cannot be compromised in any way.

    This a fantastic heater for industrial companies, or those in the cooking industry who need to manufacture a larger amount of food product.

  19. Leah Lionheart on Nov 22, 2015 (PBL55F) –

    I got this particularly to keep the water in my rain collecting barrel melted (or at least slushy) during the midwest winter — so I can water my plants/garden off of it, and have it available for other household uses. It fit snugly over the drum, and has been a godsend so far. It’s made of rugged material, and seems like it will hold up in a variety of environments: I keep the barrel in an unheated but covered garage, and it reaches well below freezing during the winter. The preset thermostat keeps the temperature from getting above 125 deg Fahrenheit, which suits my needs perfectly.

    If there are any issues, I’ll come back and update this review, but so far it’s worked great.

  20. Russell G on Dec 23, 2015 (PBL55F) –

    This is a perfect fit for both my blue plastic barrels and my steel drum. Easy to put it on. Just plug it in, set it and forget about it. Life is a little easier with my glue in a soft warm condition even in the winter months.

  21. Rose M. on Jan 15, 2016 (PBL55F) –

    We have several barrels for collecting rain water. We used the water for my house plants, green house and for the chicken coop. I have plastic barrels which means they nearly freeze solid during the winter. So far we have experienced some severe ice storms but the Powerblanket has prevented the water from freezing. It really works, is well made and very sturdy. This is a great product.

  22. Rick Schmidt on Mar 03, 2016 (PBL55) –

    Worked well for purpose of heating a surfactant with a freeze point of 55F. Just plug it in and wait. Took about 1 hour on a cold morning to thaw enough product to pour, which is in line with my expectations.

  23. Don Matthews on Jun 07, 2016 (PBL55F) –

    This drum heater does the job!!! It’s great for keeping stuff warm.

  24. Jesse P on Jun 08, 2016 (BH55PRO) –

    The power blanket heater is wonderful. It heats the foam tanks we use up to 90 degrees in about 2hours. Save cost like no other. Glad we found this company that sells it. Would recommend it to anyone who needs to heat a tank. Thanks again!

  25. Steven Riggs on Jun 08, 2016 (BH55RR-80) –

    After speaking with a Powerblanket rep, I was told they specifically designed this model for the spray foam industry to keep our spray foam at optimal temperatures of approximately 80 °F. It couldn’t be any easier to use, just plug the 55 gallon barrel heater into any standard outlet and the heater does the work. This product has saved our company a tremendous amount of time and money. Thank you!

  26. Scott Hale on Aug 12, 2016 (PBL15) –

    Great Product!!! I am using it to keep honey from crystallizing.

  27. Reubben on Dec 15, 2016 (BH55RR-100) –

    Use this product at work to keep our barrel of DEF from freezing. Kinda pricey but for a quality product, it’s completely worth every penny. Even on the coldest days in the storage trailer this wrap keeps our DEF “warm to the touch”.

  28. Patrick on Mar 21, 2017 (BH55PRO) –

    Great blanket and even better customer service, we use this to maintain drums of polymer and works fantastic.

  29. Lori C on Mar 28, 2017 (BH55PRO) –

    These drum heating blankets work great. I will buy two more as soon as budget allows. Be aware that thermostat wire must be placed so that it can’t fall down onto the cold floor, else the drums can overheat if the thermostat thinks the drum surface is cold.

  30. Kevin McDonald on Mar 28, 2017 (BH15RR) –

    Five stars! This 15 gallon drum heating blanket works great for heating my drums of coconut oil. Great price for this drum heater.

  31. Rick H on Mar 28, 2017 (PBL55) –

    This drum heater works as it should.

  32. Smeagol243 on Mar 28, 2017 (PBL55F) –

    This product is expensive, but when you need to have your hog’s water to not freeze to works like a champ. The only problem is that the 6″ pipe I have running from the drum to the nipple froze. So I just broke down and bought a 16 gal heated water bucket.

  33. Jeffrey Antoine on Jul 05, 2017 on (PBL55F) –

    These insulated drum heaters work great. We have used silicone heat straps for 20years (rubber and the pricey metal units) These use a fraction of the electricity and heat a drum far faster. And easily maintain. We have bought more after trying them out. We heat drums of epoxy resins.

  34. Charles McGrath on Aug 28, 2017 (BH55PRO) –

    This is great for my small operation. Especially during the cold season when you pull in an ingredient and it’s completely solid. We just put this on the night before and when we come in we have a liquid product ready to use. Very easy to wrap and remove.

  35. Daniel Higgins on Aug 28, 2017 (BH55PRO-240V) –

    These 240-volt drum heating blankets work great for my application. I will buy a few more as soon as budget allows. Be aware that thermostat wire must be placed so that it can’t fall down onto the cold floor, else the drums can overheat if the thermostat thinks the drum surface is cold. Make sure to sandwich the temperature probe on the bottom 1/3 rd of your 55 gallon drum between the drum heating blanket and the drum itself to get the most accurate temperature reading. All in all, these drum heating blankets work great!

  36. Alan Pennington on Aug 28, 2017 (BH15RR) –

    Works well for warming my oil drums and keeping the oil at ideal viscosity even in the frigid cold auto garage.

  37. Texas Bee Man on Aug 28, 2017 (PBL55F) –

    This drum heater really worked well on my 55 gallon drum of granulated honey. Just enough heat to help liquefy the honey in under 24 hours. The honey ends up warm not hot. Much better heating solution than the metal band heaters I’ve been using for years.

  38. Max Gunther on Aug 29, 2017 (BH55RR-120) –

    This drum heating blanket works as advertised and so far so good. Keeps my mash at the set regulated temperature even in temperatures below 30 F.

  39. John C. on Dec 07, 2017 (BB55PRO) –

    This Bee Blanket pro model drum heating blanket works good, I use it for my honey barrels, it takes 2-3 days to take honey from hard to liquid.

  40. Cale Hyer on Dec 19, 2017 (BH55PRO) –

    You offer a great product with fast shipping. Your product is reliable and does exactly what it says. However, all of this comes at a price. A high price, but a price that must be paid to achieve the results your product outputs.

  41. Amazon Customer on Jan 8, 2018 (BH55RR-100) –

    This heater saved my bacon. Things got really cold last week, but our barrels stayed just the right temp and operation kept right on going. I would recommend to anyone.

  42. Jeff G on Feb 21, 2018 (BH55RR-100) –

    These are good heaters.

  43. Cathy Morgan on Jul 5, 2018 (BH55RR-100) –

    Great product, I use this to keep a barrel of thick molasses at the right viscosity to blend in our big mixer at the bakery (we make ginger snaps). It heats up quickly and evenly across the whole height of the drum. I like this one much better than those cheap band heaters because I can plug it in the night before we need the molasses, and by the time I come into work the next morning, it’s at a good pourable consistency. Plus at only 100 degrees F, I know it won’t burn the molasses if I leave it on unattended. Would definitely buy again.

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